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Posted: 4/2/2014 7:31:16 AM EDT
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And probably a stupid one at that. The more I look I see the top ports typically aren't the same which I assume is either to compensate for ejection or barrel twist?
If it is ejection, will a standard brake on a lefty Stag pull the rifle to one side more than normal? I'm new to brakes, so I apologize if I come off as half a tard. 
Thanks, I'm considering the JP Enterprises or the Surefire SOCOM. |
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Though some discount the notion, the rifle will indeed pull slightly -see posts below- in the direction of ejection (giggity). Some guys time the brake slightly to offset this, as I might do in your case.
Of the brakes you listed: If you're looking to mount a can (specifically Surefire), then I'd go with the MB556. If you don't plan to mount a suppressor, then the JP Bennie Cooley brake is wonderful. My three go-to brakes are the SJC Titan, Bennie Hill Rolling Thunder, or the Bennie Cooley. The Cooley looks the least ridiculous, and it's a beast. If you REALLY want to turn heads (and piss off the guy next to you), check out the JP Recoil Eliminator. It looks  , but it works, IMHO, the best as a true recoil killer. You can always open up the top ports on your brake of choice.
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Though some discount the notion, the rifle will indeed pull slightly in the direction of ejection (giggity). Some guys time the brake slightly to offset this, as I might do in your case. Of the brakes you listed: If you're looking to mount a can (specifically Surefire), then I'd go with the MB556. If you don't plan to mount a suppressor, then the JP Bennie Cooley brake is wonderful. My three go-to brakes are the SJC Titan, Bennie Hill Rolling Thunder, or the Bennie Cooley. The Cooley looks the least ridiculous, and it's a beast. If you REALLY want to turn heads (and piss off the guy next to you), check out the JP Recoil Eliminator. It looks , but it works, IMHO, the best as a true recoil killer. You can always open up the top ports on your brake of choice.No can on this rifle. Any thoughts on the Midwest Industries brake? I'm leaning towards the JP but I have looked at a dozen different ones. |
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It doesn't have anything to do with which side the rifle ejects on, it has to do with whether it's against your right or left shoulder. It goes up and slightly right when against your right shoulder, up and slightly left when against your left. The amount it goes depends on your stance and grip (basically, it'll be a little different for each person).
The Surefire only has pilot holes, they aren't actually ported from the factory. So you can drill them out depending on your preference. I don't know how much it would matter though. |
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Save the money and look at the Miculek brake. It's cheap, and it works great. One can get caught up brake comparisons, but the truth of the matter is, most all work very well. It comes down to aesthetics.
Regarding the literal "pull", the gentelman above is spot on in saying it's how we mount the gun. Very important considerations in shotgun competition and the principles apply here, too. If using the more aggressive non-bladed, front-towards-target stance (stock is mounted to shoulder/chest), it will aid in the sideways impulse. Quoted:
No can on this rifle. Any thoughts on the Midwest Industries brake? I'm leaning towards the JP but I have looked at a dozen different ones. Quoted:
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Though some discount the notion, the rifle will indeed pull slightly in the direction of ejection (giggity). Some guys time the brake slightly to offset this, as I might do in your case. Of the brakes you listed: If you're looking to mount a can (specifically Surefire), then I'd go with the MB556. If you don't plan to mount a suppressor, then the JP Bennie Cooley brake is wonderful. My three go-to brakes are the SJC Titan, Bennie Hill Rolling Thunder, or the Bennie Cooley. The Cooley looks the least ridiculous, and it's a beast. If you REALLY want to turn heads (and piss off the guy next to you), check out the JP Recoil Eliminator. It looks , but it works, IMHO, the best as a true recoil killer. You can always open up the top ports on your brake of choice.No can on this rifle. Any thoughts on the Midwest Industries brake? I'm leaning towards the JP but I have looked at a dozen different ones. |
| I'm a newbie to the world of brakes as well..... there are a ton of choices that fit every style and price. I wasn't worried about a suppressor on this rifle, I ended up tryin the ALG brake. Only put 2-300 rounds with it on and have been impressed so far. Could tell a difference in follow up on target speed, and definitely a lot louder lol. Its a single chamber with ports on side, and one on top to be timed at the 12 o'clock position, have not noticed any excessive movement in any direction. For $35.00 shipped, figured I would give it a shot been happy so far |
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back during the AWB all brakes had to be tested to NOT be flashiders. Today we do not have this annoyance, and I tend towards brakes that dampen the fireball. |
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Well I do not think the rifle really knows which side the ejection port is on. MOST shooters are RIGHT handed most AR's eject out the RIGHT side. There is a correlation IT DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING to do with the ejection port. The rifle pulls up and to the right due to the fact that the rifle is on the RIGHT side of your body. If you put the rifle in a machine rest it recoils straight back. Since the rifle is on your right side you rotate to the right under recoil. That is why every few years the center chest hold gets circulated back around for full auto shooters. This "new" concept is attempted to be sold to the Army about every ten years. If you are left handed you rotate to the left. . You can time the ports to offset this effect. Since people hold the rifle above their C/G the rifle pulls up in recoil. In a machine rest it is still straight back (unless the rest is designed to roll up like a Ransom). |
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So, out of nowhere I stumbled upon the BCM Gunfighter for $94 while ordering some other stuff on Bravo Company.
Ended up with one of those. I tried the Surefire but they were out of stock, and by the time I paid more for it plus additional shipping somewhere else that had it in stock it would have been ridiculously expensive. Hopefully you guys don't tell me the BCM sucks. Vickers said it was awesome on Youtube.
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